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Where Do Medical Assistants Work? Exploring Diverse Opportunities in Healthcare

Southern Careers Institute

In hospital settings, medical assistants often work in various departments, including emergency rooms, outpatient clinics, and surgical units. They may perform tasks such as drawing blood, collecting specimens, and assisting with patient admissions and discharges.

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Enhancing Patient Safety in Nursing: Strategies and Practices

Relias

They monitor patients’ conditions, administer medication, and convey self-care and discharge information. Because nurses are directly involved with patients on a day-to-day — and often hourly — basis, improving their ability to provide high-quality care is critical to a successful patient safety strategy.

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Distinguishing HCAHPS From the Overall Customer Experience

Guideway Care

It includes 29 questions covering various aspects of healthcare, such as communication with nurses and doctors, hospital environment, pain management, and discharge information. Also, factors such as pre-hospitalization experiences, post-discharge follow-up, and outpatient care are not included in the HCAHPS survey.